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Foreign body ingestion in children: Clinical features and complications

Ines Trabelsi1, Soumaya Kbaier1, Yasmine Daoued1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Medicine B, Béchir Hamza Children's Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis el Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia.

La Tunisie Medicale
|January 3, 2025
PubMed

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Foreign body ingestion is a common pediatric issue. This study highlights the need for updated management strategies to reduce complications from accidental ingestions in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Accidental Injuries
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Foreign body ingestion is a frequent pediatric concern due to children's exploratory behaviors.
  • Accidental ingestions can lead to significant morbidity if not managed effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update epidemiological and clinical data on foreign body ingestion in children.
  • To refine clinical management protocols to minimize associated morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective descriptive study of children under 15 hospitalized for foreign body ingestion.
  • Data collected from January 2016 to December 2021 at Tunis Children's Hospital.

Main Results:

  • 44 children included; mean age 4 years 4 months. Most were asymptomatic.
  • Batteries (52%) and coins (22%) were common foreign bodies; colon was the most frequent location.
  • Complications occurred in 2 patients; endoscopic extraction and natural expulsion times were recorded.

Conclusions:

  • Foreign body ingestion in children is a common and potentially serious accidental event.
  • Effective management is crucial to limit morbidity in pediatric patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
childrenendoscopyforeign bodyingestion

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